The lsquo plea of alibi rsquo is taken by the ndash ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Facts not to proved

The ‘plea of alibi’ is taken by the –

Defence and the same are required to be proved only after prosecution has proved its case against the accused.

Prosecution and the same are required to be proved only after defence has discharged his onus.

Defence and the same are required to be proved before the prosecution has proved its case against the accused beyond reasonable doubts.

Defence and the same are required to be proved either before or after the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubts, against the accused.

Explanation:

The plea of alibi - taken by the defence – required to be proved only after prosecution has proved its case against the accused. [Darshan Singh vs. State of Punjab, 2016 (158) AIC 223 SC]